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Peer reviewedFresch, Mary Jo – Journal for a Just and Caring Education, 1996
Examines multiple perspectives in historical fiction and biography. By exploring point of view, students are inspired to look outward and investigate characters' experiences and the diversity in their world. Teachers should not allow their own cultures to bias selection and interpretation of texts. They should encourage students to develop…
Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Context Effect, Cultural Awareness
